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Slick 18 months old Male Heeler,Tri Color
Galileo
3 years old
Male
Coonhound
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Harrison County Animal Control & Shelter
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2-1/2 years old
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Mixed Breed, Black and White
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Missy 5 years old Female Poodle Mix
Diablo
5 month old
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$20 Match For Salvation Army Bell Ringer Donations Dec. 7
Featured News
04 Dec 2024
Christmas is here, and The Salvation Army of Southern Indiana needs your help to bring hope to Southern Indiana families throughout the Christmas season and beyond. A generous anonymous donor has provided a match donation to encourage giving and support for this Saturday, December 7. On Saturday, every $20 bill found in a red kettle in Clark, Floyd, Washington, Harrison, Crawford, and Scott counties will be matched up to $5,000. ...
4-H Winter Service Learning Project
Featured News
04 Dec 2024
Jr. Leaders are collecting the following items for Salem Crossing for their winter Service Learning Project.
Handmade Holiday Cards
Snack Cakes
Puzzles
Lotion
Socks with gripped bottoms
Toiletries
Items may be dropped off to the Extension Office through December 10. ...
Shorts Corner Rd To Be Temporarily Closed
Featured News
03 Dec 2024
Washington County Emergency Management has announced that, beginning December 3, Shorts Corner Rd between E Bill Miller Rd and Martinsburg Rd will be closed for the next 3 weeks. This closure is to allow for repairs to be completed on the bridge.
For questions or more information, call Washington County Emergency Management at (812) 883-4962 or email at ema@washingtoncounty.in.gov. ...
Truck Rollover On SR-60
Featured News
03 Dec 2024
On Tuesday, November 26, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department along with members of other emergency services were dispatched to East State Road 60, south of Powers Road in reference to a single motor vehicle collision with injuries.
Deputies arrived at the scene and discovered a single motor vehicle that had traveled off the roadway and rolled over, coming to a rest on its top.
T ...
School Bus Forced Off Road To Avoid Collision
Featured News
03 Dec 2024
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
A school bus containing the Orleans Middle School 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams was involved in an accident on the way to East Washington Middle School on Monday, Nov. 25. The accident happened in front of John Jones Auto Group at 1450 IN Hwy. 60 at approximately 5 p.m.
The accident report indicates that a car pulled out of John Jones to make a left turn, forcing a 2010 Edge driven by Tif ...
Education News
SHS Offers A Variety Of Career Pathways For Students
02 Dec 2024
By Monika Spaulding, Writer
Helping students find the right career path is just one of the many jobs Salem High School counselor Jennifer Martin is tasked with.
“All students are required to graduate with a pathway,” she said. “Lots of people think of the CTE pathways, but that is only one option for a student to earn a pathway.” Martin said ther ...
Fun Opportunity For BSE Students
02 Dec 2024
By Morgan Humphrey, SHS Student Writer
Books & Braids Salon is coming to Bradie Shrum Elementary. Kala Ponder, one of the elementary school counselors, is the sponsor. This club was created as an outreach group program for all BSE students in two ways.
“The first reason was to guide fifth-grade girls into leadership roles that are impac ...
Salem Schools Provides Tips On Staying Informed This Winter Season
22 Nov 2024
As winter weather approaches, it is important for everyone to be prepared for potential inclement conditions that may impact school schedules. Here are a few important reminders to help keep everyone safe and informed.
Weather Closures & Delays: In the event of severe weather, Salem Community Schools will notify families as soon as pos ...
Business News
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana Tournament Down to "Sweet 16"
19 Nov 2024
The Indiana Chamber’s annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana contest is down from a record 90 competitors to the Sweet 16 as the fourth round is now underway through November 21.
The Indiana Chamber is joined this year by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) in putting on the program. The IDDC’s “IN Indi ...
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Indiana Chamber Releases Final Phase of Tax Study, Highlighting Property Tax Reforms for Legislature
18 Nov 2024
Just ahead of Organization Day at the Indiana General Assembly, theIndiana Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the advocacy element of its tax research that’s designed to inform state lawmakers’ decision-making on potential changes to Indiana’s tax structure.
Conducted by Ernst & Young LLP for the Indiana Chamber Foundation, phase ...
River Ridge Businesses Partner to Help Neighbors in Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
15 Nov 2024
Niagara Cares and Mister “P” Express send a truckload of bottled water to Rutherford County, North Carolina, home to Meta Data Center.
Jeffersonville, IN (November 14, 2024) – In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, three local businesses have organized a donation of more than 40,000 bottles of drinking water.& ...
Sports News
WW Girls Basketball Beats Lady Lions 65-17
02 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
The Lady Senators defense made short work of Salem on Tuesday night. They forced 38 turnovers and held Salem in check from start to finish, but especially in the second quarter as they caged the Lady Lions 65-17.
Meredith Deaton converted an early and one opportunity to put West Washington ahead 7-0 early. Turnovers quickly ...
WW Boys Basketball Beats Salem Lions 64-58
02 Dec 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
For the third year in a row, West Washington opened up their season with a win over the Lions. Salem struggled to get shots against the West Washington zone defense, while the Senators were able to keep Salem at arms reach late from the free throw line, shooting 24 to the Lions 2 to win 64-58.
Salem started off hot from the ...
Eastern Lady Musketeers Basketball Beat Salem Lady Lions 69-20
25 Nov 2024
By Josh Lewis, Writer
For the first time since the 2016-17 season, the Eastern Lady Musketeers topped the Lady Lions of Salem. Eastern’s defense forced turnovers in waves to keep Salem from gaining any kind of momentum on offense. Eastern forced 35 turnovers to help them put Salem away 69-20.
Eastern Head Coach Taylor Drury said she thought her t ...
Government News
Governor-Elect Mike Braun Announces Freedom And Opportunity Agenda
03 Dec 2024
Governor-elect Mike Braun unveiled his Freedom and Opportunity Agenda today, a comprehensive framework designed to take Indiana to new heights through targeted reforms and strategic investments.
"Our Freedom and Opportunity Agenda represents a bold vision for Indiana's future," said Governor-elect Braun. "By implementing these common-sense ...
Rokita Wins Victory For Hoosier Consumers In MV Realty Litigation
02 Dec 2024
Positive changes made to Indiana’s law as a result of investigation
Attorney General Todd Rokita has prevailed in a lawsuit against a Florida-based real estate company that negotiated contracts with Hoosiers that allegedly violated Indiana law.
After soliciting customers via thousands of robocalls, MV Realty unfairly locked Hoosiers ...
Houchin’s FAFSA Deadline Act Passes House and Senate Support
26 Nov 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin’s FAFSA Deadline Act, has passed the House of Representatives with a near-unanimous bipartisan vote of 381 to 1. This legislation provides much-needed clarity for students, families, and universities by ensuring the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is released and fully operational by October ...
Lifestyle News
Seasonal Depression
02 Dec 2024
By: Madelyn Moore
As the trees are left bare and the cold stings no matter the layers of clothes one wears, a feeling of melancholy may begin to set in. This frustrating feeling that cannot be controlled, and seems unexplainable to most people, may have more solvability than realized.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 20% of people ...
This Week in Indiana History, Dec. 1-7
02 Dec 2024
December 3, 1968 Brendan Fraser, American actor (Encino Man; The Mummy films; Gods and Monsters), born in Indianapolis.
December 5, 1895 Elbert Frank Cox, African-American mathematician (first African-American to receive PhD in Mathematics) born in Evansville.
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Changing Medicare Advantage Plans
25 Nov 2024
Question: I signed-up for a 2025 Medicare Advantage plan during the October 15 - December 7, 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period. What can I do next year if I don’t like the Advantage plan I enrolled in?
Answer: You will be allowed to change Advantage plans or return to original Medicare during next year’s Advantage Plan Open ...
Latest Washington County Mugshots
The following individuals were arrested recently by local law enforcement agencies.
Those listed, in most cases, are just facing charges at this point and are considered innocent of those charges unless
and until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges may be dropped or lessened.
The most recent mugshots are posted every day, Mondays through Fridays.
Mondays’ postings will include arrests that occurred over the weekend.
Mugshots are collected from local law enforcement agencies and are public records.
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